What payment methods does Cricket Wireless accept?
The short answer: Cricket Wireless accepts PayPal (online, in the app), Gift cards (in store, online, in the app), and Cash (in store); accepts Apple Pay (in store, online △, in the app) and Google Pay (in store, online △, in the app) with conditions; does not accept Checks; we could not confirm whether it takes Venmo, Cash App Pay, Klarna, and Afterpay, and 2 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Cricket Wireless documentation.
Accepted at Cricket Wireless
- Apple Pay (in store, online △, app)Apple Pay accepted in the myCricket app and at Cricket stores; also reported for online bill pay — confirm at checkout.
- Google Pay (in store, online △, app)Google Pay accepted in the myCricket app and at Cricket stores; also reported for online bill pay — confirm at checkout.
- ✓ PayPal (online, app only)
- ✓ Gift cards (in store, online, app only)
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
Payment methods at Cricket Wireless
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | △ Conditional | ✓ Accepted |
| Google Pay | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | △ Conditional | ✓ Accepted |
| PayPal | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Venmo | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash App Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Afterpay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Affirm | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| EBT / SNAP | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Gift cards | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Checks | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Cricket Wireless documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Cricket Wireless take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Cricket Wireless — yes: in store, app; with conditions: online. Apple Pay accepted in the myCricket app and at Cricket stores; also reported for online bill pay — confirm at checkout.
Source: site.joinkudos.com
Does Cricket Wireless take Google Pay? Secondary source
Cricket Wireless — yes: in store, app; with conditions: online. Google Pay accepted in the myCricket app and at Cricket stores; also reported for online bill pay — confirm at checkout.
Source: deferit.com
Does Cricket Wireless take PayPal? Secondary source
Cricket Wireless — yes: online, app. PayPal accepted for online bill pay and in the myCricket app; not accepted for in-store bill payments.
Source: deferit.com
Does Cricket Wireless take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Cricket Wireless take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Cricket Wireless take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Cricket Wireless take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Cricket Wireless take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts Affirm. Affirm is reported by Kudos only for Cricket device financing, not for bill payments; UNVERIFIED for all payment channels.
Source: site.joinkudos.com
Does Cricket Wireless take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Cricket Wireless take Gift cards? Secondary source
Cricket Wireless — yes: in store, online, app. Cricket Refill Cards and Service Payment Cards accepted online, via Quick Pay, in the myCricket app, and in stores.
Source: deferit.com
Does Cricket Wireless take Cash? Secondary source
Cricket Wireless — yes: in store. Cash accepted at Cricket stores and authorized payment centers (a $5 Customer Assistance Fee may apply for in-store payments).
Source: payingbrain.com
Does Cricket Wireless take Checks? Secondary source
No — Cricket Wireless does not accept Checks through any of the channels we track. Cricket does not accept mailed check or money order payments per Deferit (sourced from cricketwireless.com).
Source: deferit.com
Sources
- Deferit - Cricket Wireless bill pay methods (deferit.com)
- Kudos - Does Cricket Wireless Take Apple Pay (site.joinkudos.com)
- PayingBrain - How to pay your Cricket bill (payingbrain.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Cricket Wireless take Apple Pay?
Cricket Wireless — yes: in store, app; with conditions: online. Apple Pay accepted in the myCricket app and at Cricket stores; also reported for online bill pay — confirm at checkout.
Does Cricket Wireless take Google Pay?
Cricket Wireless — yes: in store, app; with conditions: online. Google Pay accepted in the myCricket app and at Cricket stores; also reported for online bill pay — confirm at checkout.
Does Cricket Wireless take PayPal?
Cricket Wireless — yes: online, app. PayPal accepted for online bill pay and in the myCricket app; not accepted for in-store bill payments.
Does Cricket Wireless take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts Venmo.
Does Cricket Wireless take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Cricket Wireless take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts Klarna.
Does Cricket Wireless take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts Afterpay.
Does Cricket Wireless take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts Affirm. Affirm is reported by Kudos only for Cricket device financing, not for bill payments; UNVERIFIED for all payment channels.
Does Cricket Wireless take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Cricket Wireless take Gift cards?
Cricket Wireless — yes: in store, online, app. Cricket Refill Cards and Service Payment Cards accepted online, via Quick Pay, in the myCricket app, and in stores.
Does Cricket Wireless take Cash?
Cricket Wireless — yes: in store. Cash accepted at Cricket stores and authorized payment centers (a $5 Customer Assistance Fee may apply for in-store payments).
Does Cricket Wireless take Checks?
No — Cricket Wireless does not accept Checks through any of the channels we track. Cricket does not accept mailed check or money order payments per Deferit (sourced from cricketwireless.com).
Spot something wrong?
Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against Cricket Wireless's official documentation.